Sprouting seeds have nutrient needs, but in-furrow fertility is fiddly. The Hefty boys help you with all your spring soil, seed, and salt concerns.

Early to field, increases the yield. Agronomist Darren Hefty tells you what wise farmers look for before they start planting.

In today’s low-margin farming environment, efficiency is everything. From maximizing nutrient availability to reducing inputs while increasing yields, growers are under pressure to do more with less. That’s where startups like NewFields Ag come in. This innovative company is tackling the challeng...

Although milkweed is a desirable plant in many places, it is a weed in crop fields. Brian and Darren discuss controlling this plant in crops and pastures.

Brian and Darren discuss factors to consider when deciding if it is safe to plant your next crop after a herbicide application in the previous crop.

Brian and Darren discuss how plants protect themselves naturally through allelopathy, how to successfully plant corn early this season, and how you can avoid herbicide carryover issues.

When it comes to On-Farm conservation efforts Nebraska Extension's On-Farm Research Network can be a big springboard for producers who are seeking to lower their input costs and improve their total yields. If you are interested in learning more about the On-Farm Research Network and the studies t...

Class is in session, as the Heftys give lessons on the water beneath your feet, the chemistry in your sprayer, and the best way to get a head start on your beans. Plus wheat is a weed this week, and Darren shows us around the Hefty Morton farm shop.

What do you do when the weed is wheat? The Heftys keep it short and sweet.

Itchin' to get those beans in the field? The Heftys share what you need to know to get sowing sooner.

Confused by the complex chemistry in your tanks? Expert agronomists Brian and Darren Hefty have done the math to help you make sense of it all.

Money is pouring into ag, but here’s the million-dollar question—is anyone asking farmers what they actually need? Spoiler alert: Nope.

In this fast-paced (and slightly rant-filled) conversation, Damian Mason, Matt Miles, Chad Henderson from XtremeAg, and Tommy Roach from Nachurs tackle the real...

In this episode of The Granary, the conversation at the table gets real about one of the biggest dilemmas in farming—should your fields be pretty or profitable?

Damian Mason is joined by XtremeAg’s Matt Miles, Temple Rhodes, and Chad Henderson, and Tommy Roach from Nachurs to break down why the...

In this episode of The Granary, XtremeAg’s Matt Miles, Chad Henderson, and Temple Rhodes ask the big question—are they extreme, or just your average (high-octane, risk-loving, sleep-deprived) farmers? They dive into what it takes to thrive in agriculture, from making bold decisions to managing st...

Brian and Darren discuss the challenge of controlling Russian thistle on the farm.

The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of knowing the pH and hardness of the water you use for spray applications.

Brian and Darren explain why farmers alternate which crops they plant, why the quality of the water you use for spraying is important, and things to consider when increasing or decreasing your corn planting population.

If you've got this prickly problem on your farm, the Heftys can help you find the right recipe to dress it down.

Waging a weed war without dicamba? Brian and Darren have you covered with their extensive guide to soybean strategies.

Ready for some new ideas? The Hefty brothers invite you to learn soils from a world expert, teach you about insecticide chemistry, and alternatives in soybean weed management. Plus, the Weed of the Week is prickly lettuce, with an Iron Talk on using your computer.

Ready to move past Pyrethroids for pest control? Catch the latest buzz from the Hefty brothers, as they break down the chemistry of insecticides.

Brian and Darren discuss some herbicides you could use to get rid of giant ragweed in corn, soybeans, and wheat.